Engineer – Front End

What you need to know about the role

A customer focused, hands-on Front-end engineer, responsible for designing, implementing and delivering state of the art payments solutions for Global Production Solutions of PayPal of PayPal. The ideal candidate is an individual with experience building software systems by engaging across the full software lifecycle, from system design and development of system backend components. Business acumen, hands-on technology skills, positive work ethic and a collaborative mindset are key to the success of this role.

Meet our Team

PayPal is transforming global commerce. Our Engineering team is the heart of this transformation. We're building innovative solutions that delight customers and drive business growth. Join our dynamic engineering team at PayPal, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented peers and work on high-impact projects in an agile environment. We're not just building systems; we're creating scalable, high-performance solutions that make a real difference in the world of global commerce. We prioritize code quality, customer focus, and rapid iteration. Our engineers work closely with design, product, and QA teams to deliver world-class experiences.Job Description:

Your day-to-day 

As a Front End Engineer, you will: 

• Be able to independently design, code and test complex features, as well as lead and mentor other engineers, help build engineering teams 
• Drive both technology and product innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development 
• Be a technical subject matter expert and represent the full internal and external capabilities of the platform. 
• Lead complex architectural discussions that involve multiple systems 
• Identify any product/functionality gaps and collaborate internal product and technology teams to define the necessary development to support solution delivery. 
• Drive integration efforts and lead critical work streams of strategic initiatives sponsored by senior executives 
• Drive engineering excellence through CI/CD 
• Proactive response in identifying and troubleshooting integration or technical issues. 
• Write tests for the existing and newly created code to maintain compatibility 

What you need to bring 

• 3-5 years experience in Front-end Development building successful production software systems
• Design, develop, and maintain frontend applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, and other relevant technologies. 
• Experience with web front end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Webpack, Bootstrap etc 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field 
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to implement user-friendly features and interfaces. 
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards. 
• Optimize frontend applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness. 
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to established standards. 
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, providing timely resolution and maintaining system integrity. 
• Stay up to date with the latest frontend development trends, tools, and technologies, and recommend best practices to enhance team productivity and product quality. 
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. 
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to foster their professional growth and development. 
• Excellent communication and writing skills 
• Demonstrate a high level of curiosity, passion for technology, pride of ownership and strive for excellence.